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Sr. Embedded Software Engineer (Starlink)

SpaceX’s Starlink team builds and operates the world’s largest satellite internet constellation. We seek a Sr. Embedded Software Engineer to design, implement, test, and support low-level software for consumer terminals, gateways, and custom silicon—helping deliver robust, secure connectivity to millions of users worldwide.

Skills

  • Proficient development in C or C++ and experience with at least one of Golang, Python, or Rust
  • Experience with embedded or low-level systems development and hardware-software integration
  • Strong debugging, performance optimization, and testing skills
  • Familiarity with networking protocols (TCP/IP) and distributed systems security considerations
  • Comfort working with Linux and cross-compilation toolchains for embedded targets

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement highly available, fault-tolerant embedded software for consumer devices and gateways
  • Participate in architecture, design, and code reviews and produce maintainable, testable code
  • Develop prototypes to validate designs and quantify constraints
  • Collaborate with Starlink manufacturing teams to support in-house device production
  • Write and maintain Linux-based software for common processors and microcontrollers (ARM, RISC-V, etc.)
  • Create systems for automated test execution across virtualized and hardware-in-the-loop environments
  • Build tools and processes to enable frequent, reliable software deployment, CI/CD, and large-scale telemetry

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, or STEM discipline and 5+ years experience
  • OR 7+ years professional software engineering experience in lieu of a degree

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Retirement plan (401k) with company matching where applicable
  • Equity or private company incentive opportunities
  • Paid time off and parental leave
  • Professional development and technical growth opportunities
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